VERBATIM

 Biologically speaking, if something bites you,
 it's more likely to be female.

THERE'S A WORD FOR IT
 Regio facialis - the technical name for the human face.

SURELY YOU'RE JOKING
 Why didn't the dendrochronologist get married?

 All he ever dated was trees.

... Could Basil make thyme with Rosemary?
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